I learned about the value of being physically active from my dad. He grew up in the Canal Zone of Panama, which used to be an unincorporated territory of the United States. He was a member of the local swim team and apparently he had some talent in the water. He went on to be a collegiate swimmer, and during World War II, he commanded an Underwater Demolition Team (predecessor to the Navy SEALs) in the Pacific. Growing up, Dad made sure that we kids learned how to swim at an early age and we all participated on our local swim team. Sadly, I didn’t have my father’s talent for swimming; I could swim well enough, but was hopelessly slow. Still, I have his efficient style in the pool, his value of exercise, and something more. Dad set an example of how to be physically active throughout my entire life. Whenever I feel like I’ve …